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The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, embodying his love and grief.

The Taj Mahal fuses elements from Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles.

The Taj Mahal's construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1648, with the surrounding complex finished five years later.

An estimated 20,000 artisans and craftsmen worked on the Taj Mahal.

White marble was the primary material used for the construction of the Taj Mahal, giving it its distinctive sheen and elegance.

The Taj Mahal features intricate calligraphy and detailed inlay work using precious and semi-precious stones.

The Taj Mahal is set within a formal Mughal garden (charbagh), which symbolizes paradise, with water channels representing the rivers of paradise.

The four minarets of the Taj Mahal were built slightly tilted outwards as a protective measure against any potential collapse.

Shah Jahan was also laid to rest beside Mumtaz Mahal within the Taj Mahal, making it a dual tomb.